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Job Title: Nutritional Coach – Chronic Disease Management
Company: Mary Tilak and Associates / Indigo Partners
Location: Northwest Indiana (Hybrid – In-Person Virtual)
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
About Us:
Mary Tilak and Associates, in partnership with Indigo Partners, is an advanced primary care practice delivering high-touch, team-based care to improve outcomes for patients with chronic illnesses. We integrate technology, data, and standardized care pathways to drive measurable impact and prevent avoidable complications and hospitalizations.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Nutritional Coach to join our growing team and support our chronic disease management platform. This role includes both in-person and virtual patient engagement, including structured participation in our Chronic Care Management (CCM) program, which offers 20-minute monthly virtual sessions reimbursed by insurance.
Your role will be to design and deliver effective, evidence-based nutrition interventions in brief, focused engagements, requiring strong process standardization and communication skills to ensure meaningful patient impact in a short time frame.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized and group-based nutrition counseling for patients with diabetes, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions
- Conduct 20-minute virtual sessions monthly as part of the CCM program, supported by standardized care protocols and EMR documentation
- Collaborate with providers, care coordinators, and behavioral health professionals to deliver team-based care
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly
- Educate patients on practical nutrition strategies including label reading, meal planning, and dietary adjustments
- Support digital engagement efforts through EMR messaging, remote education, and virtual group sessions
Qualifications:
- Certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Certified Health Coach, or equivalent required
- Experience in chronic disease management, preferably in a clinical or value-based care setting
- Strong skills in motivational interviewing and patient engagement within limited timeframes
- Proficiency in EMR use and documentation; comfort with virtual care platforms
- Ability to work within standardized care pathways while tailoring plans to patient goals and preferences
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to innovate within a hybrid care model (in-person and virtual)
- A mission-driven culture focused on prevention, patient empowerment, and value-based care
- Ongoing collaboration with a multidisciplinary team committed to transforming chronic disease management
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth
Work Location:
- Hybrid: In-person care in Northwest Indiana and virtual engagement from office or approved remote setting
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience in nutritional coaching and chronic disease care. Include examples of how you have made meaningful impact in brief patient engagements or structured virtual programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.87 - $29.95 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30